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4 Famous Guitarists Who Started Late
- Wes Montgomery: 20 years old. John Leslie Montgomery was born in 1923 in Indianapolis. ...
- Johnny Ramone: 24 years old. His real name is John Cummings, but you may know him as Johnny Ramone of The Ramones. ...
- Chuck Berry: 29 years old. ...
- James Lewis Carter Ford: 70ish years old.
- What famous musicians started late?
- Can you master an instrument later in life?
- Did any famous guitarists start late?
- Can I be a musician if I start late?
What famous musicians started late?
Here are some singers who started later, becoming well known and respected artists well beyond their mid-twenties.
- #1 Leonard Cohen.
- #2 Debbie Harry.
- #4 Pharrell Williams.
- #5 Peaches.
- #6 Jay-Z.
- #7 2 Chainz.
- #8 Rachel Platten.
- #9 Ian Dury.
Can you master an instrument later in life?
If you have the urge to make music but never had lessons as a kid — or quit before you got any good — don't despair. But neuroscientists and music teachers alike say it's never too late. ... And it turns out, the biggest hurdles aren't stiff hands or an aging brain.
Did any famous guitarists start late?
James Lewis Carter Ford. To say that JLCF leads an interesting life would be an understatement. While most guitarists start playing before they start school, James waited a little longer. By “little longer” we mean that he waited until his retirement to start taking music more seriously.
Can I be a musician if I start late?
Yes, you can become a professional musician later in life. You may not be able to land yourself a deal with a label, but you can certainly create widespread independent success.
